MDS UK unstoppable patron, Caitlin Limmer, is doing a 22-day virtual fundraiser for MDS UK ending on MDS World Awareness Day! Starting on Sunday 4th October for a “London Marathon Special”, she will be asking attendees of her “Live on the Run” Zoom meetings to donate to our charity. As a race director Caitlin wanted […]
Our dear Committee Member and MDS UK Essex Regional Support group coordinator Chris Dugmore is "selling" cards to raise funds to MDS UK. Chris said to us: I have been given these cards to sell by a friend whose wife, Lynn Tait, a successful and well-loved local businesswoman, sadly died a few years ago of […]
IF YOU ENJOY BOOKS ON LIFE EVENTS, SOCIAL HISTORY, TRAVELLING – THIS IS FOR YOU Our charity, MDS UK Patient Support Group, is delighted to host a unique evening dedicated to author Ron Holder's book 'Twice a Refugee', which he finished writing before sadly passing away from a rarer form of blood cancer. All audiences […]
Patsy, Carmel, Jacquie are planning to walk *One Million Steps* in April for MDS UK. It is a huge task. But, Patsy and her friends are determined to complete it! They can do it! Patsy says: "We are raising awareness for MDS UK because the charity needs support & recognition worldwide" Follow Patsy's daily walks […]
I decided to run 75km in the month of April for my gorgeous Gaga’s 75th birthday (which was on the 2nd April!) to raise money and awareness for MDS, Dementia and Macmillan. My Gaga was diagnosed with MDS (a type of blood cancer) five years ago and has had blood transfusions every 3-4 weeks since. […]
This past year has been particularly difficult for everyone involved with MDS UK, as normal life has been put on pause while the country struggles with the pandemic. Easter is traditionally a great time to raise funds for charity as Winter comes to an end and jolly moods prevail following chocolate treats. Lockdown is starting to […]
Paula Taylor, a brave MDS patient, walked from Crewe to Nantwich with her family and friends to raise vital funds for MDS UK! Paula told us: It took us around 6 hours. We did stop a few times though and celebrated with Prosecco and strawberries. Paula has surpassed her target and has raised £610 so […]
WHAT IS 5K MAY? One month of coming together for better! You can do your 5K anywhere, anytime with anyone. You can run, roll, walk, cycle or even swim if you want to... It's about getting out and feeling good while doing it. HOW TO TAKE PART? This month we’ve teamed up with Run For […]
UPDATED 04-06-2021: BREAKING NEWS: HENRY AND BRETT GOT TO THE TOP OF BEN NEVIS! Brett sent to us yesterday night this moving message: Just finished Ben Nevis, here are some pics. We've hit £1000, which is amazing. SUPPORT HENRY AND BRETT TODAY! PLEASE DONATE ON THIS JUSTGIVING PAGE Henry and Brett are climbing the 3 […]
Land's End to John O'Groats for MDS On the 30th July Nick will be setting off from Land’s End in the direction of John O’Groats. He’ll be following the GB Divide route which is a 2000km (600km off-road) route that snakes its way up through England, Wales and Scotland via small lanes, drove roads and […]
